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Which of the following is a requirement for the classification of systemic JIA?
Which of the following is a requirement for the classification of systemic JIA?
- Polyarthritis rheumatoid factor positive
- Persistent objective arthritis in one or more joints
- Generalized lymph node enlargement (correct)
- Exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis
What is the prevalence of JIA among children younger than 16 years?
What is the prevalence of JIA among children younger than 16 years?
- Between 100 and 150 per 100,000 children
- Between 200 and 250 per 100,000 children
- Between 50 and 100 per 100,000 children
- Between 150 and 200 per 100,000 children (correct)
What is the meaning of quotidian fever in the context of systemic JIA?
What is the meaning of quotidian fever in the context of systemic JIA?
- Fever that recurs daily and rises to ≥39°C once a day (correct)
- Fever that occurs every other day
- Fever that lasts for less than a week
- Fever that lasts for more than 3 weeks
Which category of JIA requires exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis as a criterion?
Which category of JIA requires exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis as a criterion?
What is the umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders with chronic arthritis in common?
What is the umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders with chronic arthritis in common?
Study Notes
Classification of Systemic JIA
- A requirement for the classification of systemic JIA is the presence of a fever that lasts at least 2 weeks.
Prevalence of JIA
- The prevalence of JIA among children younger than 16 years is approximately 1 in 1,000.
Quotidian Fever
- Quotidian fever in the context of systemic JIA refers to a daily fever spike, typically exceeding 39°C, for at least 2 weeks.
Category of JIA
- Undifferentiated JIA is the category that requires exclusion of other causes of childhood arthritis as a criterion.
JIA Definition
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders with chronic arthritis in common.
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Test your knowledge about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the most common form of childhood arthritis. Learn about the common chronic childhood illness and the umbrella term for a group of disorders with chronic arthritis. Discover the prevalence and criteria for diagnosing JIA.
